salary$76,270 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$130,520per year
Jobs in the area5,670people work this job
Can a accountant afford Grand Rapids?
OK. Rent of $1,751 a month takes 27.5% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median pay for a accountant in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area is $76,270 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $51,870 and $130,520.
Can a accountant afford to live in Grand Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,751 a month takes 27.5% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area.